VictoryShares Short-Term Bond ETF (USTB) Alternatives
VictoryShares Short-Term Bond ETF (USTB) belongs to the Short-Term Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with USTB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to USTB
USTB charges 0.34% annually. Among ETFs in the Short-Term Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among USTB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Nov 30, 2011 | USTB vs SPTS | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | USTB vs BSV | |
| Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Aug 5, 2010 | USTB vs SCHO | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Nov 19, 2009 | USTB vs VGSH | |
| iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Oct 18, 2012 | USTB vs ISTB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to USTB
Among ETFs in the Short-Term Bond category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond ETF | 99 | Feb 22, 2024 | USTB vs FLDB | |
| DoubleLine Commercial Real Estate ETF | 98 | Mar 31, 2023 | USTB vs DCRE | |
| Invesco Short Duration Bond ETF | 97 | Dec 5, 2022 | USTB vs ISDB | |
| F/M 2-Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 97 | Jan 10, 2024 | USTB vs ZTWO | |
| State Street DoubleLine Short Duration Total Retur... | 97 | Apr 13, 2016 | USTB vs STOT |
Top Performing USTB Alternatives (YTD)
USTB alternatives from the Short-Term Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Commercial Real Estate ETF | 0.90% | Mar 31, 2023 | USTB vs DCRE | |
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond ETF | 0.80% | Feb 22, 2024 | USTB vs FLDB | |
| PIMCO Enhanced Low Duration Active ETF | 0.52% | Jan 22, 2014 | USTB vs LDUR | |
| Federated Hermes Short Duration Corporate ETF | 0.43% | Dec 16, 2021 | USTB vs FCSH | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF | 0.42% | Nov 15, 2023 | USTB vs SDCP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to USTB
USTB alternatives from the Short-Term Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond ETF | 1.07% | Feb 22, 2024 | USTB vs FLDB | |
| DoubleLine Commercial Real Estate ETF | 1.39% | Mar 31, 2023 | USTB vs DCRE | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 1.44% | Nov 19, 2009 | USTB vs VGSH | |
| Invesco Short Duration Bond ETF | 1.46% | Dec 5, 2022 | USTB vs ISDB | |
| SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF | 1.49% | Nov 30, 2011 | USTB vs SPTS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to USTB
USTB alternatives from the Short-Term Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Low Duration Bond ETF | -0.40% | Feb 22, 2024 | USTB vs FLDB | |
| DoubleLine Commercial Real Estate ETF | -0.68% | Mar 31, 2023 | USTB vs DCRE | |
| State Street DoubleLine Short Duration Total Retur... | -0.76% | Apr 13, 2016 | USTB vs STOT | |
| Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF | -0.82% | Nov 15, 2023 | USTB vs SDCP | |
| SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF | -0.84% | Nov 30, 2011 | USTB vs SPTS |
Other ETFs from Victory
Most popular Victory ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoryshares Free Cash Flow ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 56 | 0.38% | Jun 21, 2023 | USTB vs VFLO | |
| Victoryshares Small Cap Free Cash Flow ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 58 | 1.98% | Dec 20, 2023 | USTB vs SFLO | |
| VictoryShares Core Plus Intermediate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 63 | -0.16% | Oct 4, 2021 | USTB vs UBND | |
| Victoryshares Westend U.S. Sector ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 58 | -5.81% | Oct 11, 2022 | USTB vs MODL | |
| VictoryShares Free Cash Flow Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 49 | -6.62% | Dec 3, 2024 | USTB vs GFLW | |
| VictoryShares ESG Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 54 | -0.26% | Oct 4, 2021 | USTB vs UCRD |
Often Compared With USTB
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